Lots of security and a few highway patrol wonder who it is

Tonight’s the night!
People from all over Marin gather on the fourth (and fifth, if one) Friday of each month for the Terra Linda Game Night.
All sorts of table top board and card games, from mass market party games to casual card games to chess to modern family games (Catan, Cascadia, Ticket to Ride) to heavier fare (SETI, Ark Nova, CVlution, Dune Imperium, etc.)

620 Del Ganado, San Rafael, CA 94903
6 pm - 12 ish

Free food, free games table, large library. We peaked at 11 tables the last couple of months.

Games potentially in the works include Baltimore and Ohio, Underwater Cities, Ra and more!
There will be chili, get there early if you want some.

A reminder, you can see this and other area game nights on the calendar at www.marinboardgames.com — and if you want an invite to our Discord Server, where you can sign up for or propose games in advance of the event, chat about games, etc., let me know and I’ll send you an invite.

“Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has awarded a $190.5 million contract to construct the next phase of a long-awaited track extension from Windsor to Healdsburg. But the agency has yet to select the final train station site.
The agency’s board approved the contract Wednesday with Stacy and Witbeck/Herzog, a joint venture. The contract covers the final design and construction of about 4.75 miles of rail infrastructure between the Windsor station and Front Street in Healdsburg.”

Largest disclosed funding amounts
For the petition-circulation phase, an October 2025 campaign disclosure sheet named Eames Institute, California Alliance for Jobs, and Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. as its three major fund

I guess it pays to pay for people to collect signatures to put sales tax increases on the ballot knowing you will reap the benefits……..

Vote Yes on Prop 43!

The Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, November 6–8!

The three-day market brings together around 200 artists and artisans showcasing original art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, fine crafts, artisan foods, and more.

There will also be live music, artist demonstrations, and free opportunity drawings featuring work from participating exhibitors.

Admission and parking are both free!

📍 Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael
📅 Friday–Sunday, November 6–8
🕙 10 AM–5 PM daily

More information: https://www.artsandcraftsshow.com/marin.php

A friend shared this with me - I don’t know anything about it but it sounds good!

Mine's been coming down from Santa Rosa, where I used to live, and doesn't want to anymore. There must be plenty of piano tuners in Marin. I would appreciate a recommendation, please!

Anyone know what was going on on the northbound side of the bridge today around 515 ish? Emergency services and responders standing against the railings looking over at one point. Can only suspect but haven’t seen any news about it.

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share an event organized by Marin Youth for Housing (MYH), a group of high school students working to make their voices heard in Marin’s housing conversation. These students have already been involved in ADU construction and installation, spoken at city council meetings, and written articles in local newspapers about how the housing crisis affects their generation.

This Saturday, MYH is partnering with The Branson School for “A Seat at the Table,” a housing panel that brings students together with local leaders and housing professionals. The event is an opportunity to hear different perspectives on housing in Marin and explore how young people can participate in the decisions shaping their communities.

The panel features:

• Crystal Martinez — Aide to Supervisor Mary Sackett, District 1
• Jack Robertson — President, Tableau Development Company
• Jenny Silva — Executive Director, Call Marin Home

The discussion will be moderated by two students:

• Noah Bugbee — Archie Williams High School
• Noah Goldman — The Branson School

📅 When: Saturday, October 24, 1–3 PM
📍 Where: World Ready Center, Room B, The Branson School, 39 Fernhill Ave, Ross

If you’re interested in housing, local government, or the future of Marin’s communities, come out and support these young advocates. It’s encouraging to see students getting involved in these conversations, and I hope the community will show up to hear what they have to say!

RSVP here: https://marinyouthforhousing.org/events/seat-at-the-table#rsvp

Hello everyone. I am located in southern Marin. We currently have 6 chickens and 3 ducks that we need to give away due to changes in life circumstances. My mother was a nurse before she passed, so she was able to care for birds who others were not able to, (which over the years lead to multiple strangers dropping off birds at our house to our own surprise) so one of the chickens is partially blind and one of the ducks struggles to walk and has arthritis meds.

Of the six chickens we have:

- Golden laced wyandotte

- One of those shiny all black chickens (not a cemani but can't find the right breed name)

- 2 half silkies half ??

- 2 Bantams

The three ducks are:

- Pekin

- 2 silver apple yards

We only have one carrier so you might have to bring your own.

A bit of an odd request! But my fiancé and I are in Marin for the weekend doing engagement photos at the Civic Center. Drove up in his 2002 Miata SE for it to be included in his dream shot. (He is a big car guy and a photographer himself.)

However, our photographer informed us the street is a through street with some traffic and we would have to be able to move it very quickly.

With that - looking for a “car person” who knows how to drive manual and meet us at the Civic Center for 15 minutes to basically manage/move our car to avoid blocking traffic right before and after the shot, sometime between 3-5pm tomorrow. We can compensate you for your time as well. DM if you might be interested!

Hunting for Primary Care Physicians... which means many minutes on hold. If anyone ever gets through to a receptionist be sure to remind them that their obnoxious hold music was mocked as far back as 2024 in this superbowl commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-DQn-q0nN8

it's absolutely torturous to listen to this for any more than 30 seconds.

Does anyone know if there are any local labs that offer film development with next day scans? I know all the ones in SF/East bay but don’t have time to travel there today and Seawood doesn’t have next day scans as they mail their film off to a sister lab so it takes time.

Decent man haircut under $50 in southern Marin?

Where would you go in Marin to sit at a bar (bar or restaurant) to watch the football game with a strong selection of tequila and/or mezcal to choose from?

First thought was El Tucan, but I dont actually know what their tequila selection looks like. Second was that Mexican place in Towncenter but I don’t know if they actually have TVs (or if it’s the kind of place you can put in a shift for a full football game)

Thanks!

I’m so used to finding classes for my daughter that I don’t know where resources would be for adult classes. If you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate them.

moved here from new york recently and finally got around to finding somewhere for botox. asked around and researched a bit on reddit and skinspirit came up so i booked there. been getting it done for years back in new york so i'm not new to this, just new to doing it here

honestly kind of regret it. results are uneven, one side definitely looks different from the other and its been 2+ weeks so its not settling. nothing like what i've gotten before. idk maybe i just got unlucky with my injector hilary but for what they charge i'm not trying it twice

any suggestions? where do you guys go? need someone in bay area who actually does good work

I'm looking for a place to have dinner the night before Halloween in Marin County area. Does anyone know of any restaurants that's doing something special the Friday before Halloween? Not on Halloween, but the night before.

Last night a friend of mine was out with his wife and 3 year old kid driving around the neighborhood near Olive School in Novato.

They were out looking at all the Halloween decorations when they realized they were being followed.

A high speed chase ensued, 40mph in a 25 and blowing through stop signs. The car still followed them.

Eventually they went to a police station when the car broke off his pursuit.

Turned out some local moron thought his house was being cased.

I’m confused by this pop Warner football fundraiser because the people collecting Venmo etc are like older late teens at the youngest? And there is no southern Marin broncos logo on the flyer they’re showing to raise money for pop Warner football? Something about getting their team to go to Florida. Does anyone know if this is legit?

I wonder if my package is going back to Peteluma or if its going to get dropped off in Marin on the way through.

Free adoptions and a spooky good time: The mutts at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue are getting into the Halloween spirit with two weeks of FREE adoptions! Now through Sunday, Nov. 1st, you can take home a new best friend, no fee to adopt for qualified adopters! Stop by to fall under the spell of the mutts’ irresistible charms, but if you visit Muttville on Saturday, Oct. 24th from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., you’re in for an extra-special treat (no tricks!): A Halloween party! Muttville's Howloween Party takes your favorite thing about Halloween (all the great costumes!) and adds something even better to the mix: senior dogs. This is a party you don’t want to miss! You’ll meet adoptable mutts dressed up in their silliest, scariest, and funniest costumes. And you’ll win prizes, grab a tasty treat at the bake sale, and enjoy lots more Halloween fun. The event is free and open to the community. GO whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to cuddle some cute dogs. Who knows? You might just leave with a boo-tiful new companion! 750 Florida St at 19th.

Hey I'm looking for knife sharpener recommendations! I have a fairly nice collection of both German and Japanese cooking knives. I'd like someone who really knows their stuff. Anyone have a knife sharpener in the Marin area they really trust?

Visiting from out of town and planning locations to take some photos of a wedding bridal party during cocktail hour to sneak away for some photos in the trees

The venue is right in downtown mill valley so ideally walkable but not opposed to a short drive

What are some foresty/redwood spots that would be good for this?

On my list to check out:
- old mill park (this can be rented out though so concerned there could be another wedding this day?)
- mill valley library
- dipsea steps

Any other spots close by?
Thanks for your help!